CFFC Crowns a New Featherweight Champion When Scott Heckman Battles Jeff Lentz at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa on February 8, 2014!

Jan 23, 2014

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Atlantic City, NJ –Cage Fury Fighting
Championships (CFFC) will crown a new a featherweight champion when
Scott
Heckman takes on Jeff Lentz
for the vacant CFFC strap when CFFC returns to the Borgata Hotel
Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday, February
8, 2014. "The Borgata is in for a treat as two of the top
featherweights in the East go after the CFFC belt,” stated CFFC
President Rob Haydak.

Former CFFC featherweight champion Artur Rofi
(6-1) vacated the title leaving CFFC to find a new champion. A four
man tournament was established as Scott
Heckman (16-4), Brian
Kelleher (9-6), Jeff Lentz
(9-3-1) and Gemiyale
Adkins (8-6) were all selected to be considered the best
featherweight on the east coast. Heckman took care of business by
defeating Kelleher by a close decision in September of 2013,
earning his spot in the finals. Unfortunately, Adkins missed weight
by such an amount that the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board
would not approve his bout against Lentz thus giving him a bye to
the finals. "This tournament fell apart because Lentz's opponent
didn't make weight in October,” said Haydak. “However, Jeff did
everything that was asked of him and there were zero reasons why he
didn't deserve this title shot. Since signing with CFFC, he has
been a true professional and focused on getting his title shot. And
that's just what he's getting."

When Lentz steps into the cage on February 8th, it will almost be
two years until he has been in a mixed-martial-arts (MMA) bout.
However, he is eager to for this opportunity and believes that he
has already paid his dues. “I'm super excited to fight for the CFFC
title,” said Lentz. “I'm ready to prove I'm one of the best on the
east coast and I'm here to make a statement. Scott
Heckman is a tough competitor and I give him much respect for
what he has accomplished, but he is not as well rounded as I am in
the sport of MMA. He may be a better wrestler but bottom line this
is a fight. I'm predicting a grueling battle ending with my hand
raised. I'm doing the same thing I'm always doing in the gym;
working hard and improving my game as much as possible to make me a
better me, I'm working on everything. Jason
Sargus is improving my wrestling tremendously, while Dan Fischer
is helping me become more of a savage in my grappling techniques.
Robert Navone and Jose Tabora
are keeping my stand up strong and precise, and Rich Komar is
keeping me slick and tricky on the ground. I can't wait to show
case my skills and see how much I've developed as a fighter since
my last fight.”

During that near two year layoff for Lentz, Heckman was busy going
7-1 during that time span leaving no doubt that he was also the
number one contender. A man of few words, Heckman is also ready for
this test. “To be able to fight for CFFC is an incredible
experience, but to be the main event for them is an honor,” stated
Heckman. “I think my opponent is a talented fighter, but my
prediction for this fight is for me to break his will before I end
the fight.”

With over 30 fights between them, this is the first five-round
fight they will be in. The fourth and fifth rounds could be the
deciding factor in this fight. "I see this fight coming down to
heart and cardio,” said Haydak. “Both have comparable skill sets
that should have this one going the distance."

In the co-main event, undefeated prospect Jonavin
Webb (4-0) takes on Whitney Francois (2-2) in a welterweight
showdown with title implications as the current champion, George
“the Silencer” Sullivan was recently signed to the UFC. Webb and
Francois do have history as they have fought in the amateur leagues
with Webb winning by controversial disqualification. The card also
features local favorites and established veterans. Here is the most
updated card:

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About Cage Fury Fighting Championships Cage Fury Fighting
Championships (www.cffc.tv) is a pioneer in bringing prominent and
elite MMA talent to the east coast. With a successful return in
2011 headed by President Rob Haydak Jr. and Vice President Joe
Stant, the organization has continued to help launch the careers of
several MMA stars including former UFC standouts, current CFFC
lightweight champion John
Cholish, and former CFFC featherweight Champion Joey
Gambino. CFFC Champions include George
Sullivan (welterweight), current #2 prospect in the world,
former and current UFC fighter, Charlie
Brenneman (lightweight) undefeated Renzo Gracie
protégé, Artur Rofi
(featherweight), Aljamain
Sterling (bantamweight), CFFC Flyweight Champion, Sean
Santella, who is currently ranked as the # 8 fighter in the
world in the flyweight division, UFC veteran Dustin
Jacoby, who currently holds the CFFC middleweight title, and
Johnny
Curtis is the recently retired CFFC heavyweight champ.